Opel Astra 2012 vs Citroen C4 2013
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 19 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Citroen C4. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.6 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C4 2013 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C4 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.49 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 37 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1183 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 120 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 367 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.3 metres more than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen C4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4600 | |
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